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Hosting Events

In addition to hosting a monthly television program to support small business and entrepreneurship, Kelly has presented on topics including business development, professional branding, leadership, social media/LinkedIn, networking, and more for numerous organizations and venues.

Kelly Leonard is a keynote speaker, television show host, former Fortune 100 executive, and award-winning CEO. A corporate trainer with more than 25 years’ serving government, non-profit, private, and public industries, Kelly has an innate ability to connect with diverse audiences across disciplines. She has successfully helped thousands of clients to launch new businesses, increase revenue, build profitable strategic partnerships, and land dream jobs.

catalyst speaker/trainer

Kelly encourages, entertains, and equips audiences. She provides practical, actionable content and strategies to help individuals achieve business success and organizations to shape values based enterprises that support positive individual, community, and societal transformation.

compass small business ambassador

Kelly leverages her passion for serving entrepreneurs and small businesses by hosting programs like Small Business Network, LinkedIn Local, and the International Trade Forum. These events bring business leaders together to network, collaborate, and share best practices that stimulate economic development.

connector linkedin strategist

Kelly has personally trained more than 6,500 business leaders to successfully use LinkedIn for branding, business development, and recruitment. Her B.O.O.S.T.® methodology helps clients Build Their Brand, Optimize Relationships, Obtain More Leads, Secure Thought Leadership Space, and Tap into New Markets.

Kelly encourages, entertains, and equips audiences by providing practical, actionable content and strategies on topics like Professional Branding, Social Media, LinkedIn Optimization, Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Networking, and more!

Thank you for helping to revive our organization’s commitment to the local [small] business community and economic development, Kelly. As I reflect on our partnership, I am reminded of how you set the perfect tone in every event by connecting with audiences in a magical way through your engaging, professional, and relatable delivery. Not only are you an exceptional speaker, but you are an expert in bringing the right people and resources together to build stronger working relationships.

Merlyn R.CEO - Montgomery Community Media

Kelly is one of the best trainers and speakers I’ve had the pleasure to work with. She’s articulate, passionate, and confident. Kelly has a unique ability to capture and keep her audience’s attention through her engaging and thought-provoking style. I’m confident that anyone who consistently applies her [LinkedIn] training strategies will expand their brand, business development, recruiting and more. I’d encourage any organization to work with Kelly.

Tammy D.EVP Business Development - Pentagon Federal Credit Union

Kelly is the epitome of a relationship-builder. She is one of the go-to people in Montgomery County and very well respected. With all of her connections, she is still one of the most humble entrepreneurs you can meet. I consider her a friend, colleague and a personal encourager!